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Yacht ‘Ross Winans’

Description

Depiction of the yacht "Ross Winans" at sea. The ship was an iron-clad prototype whose unique shape inspired the name "cigar ship." Two flags fly at each end of the yacht, on either side of two steam plumes. People can be seen on deck and other boats can be seen in the distance.

Date

circa 1866

Language(s)

Collection Number

1988.61

Dimensions

20 x 24 inches

Object ID

H170

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

3651

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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